National Dentist's Day 2023: Celebrating the contribution of dental professionals towards ensuring good oral hygiene
Did you
know that dentists play an important part in our health and well-being?
It’s a great day to showcase your appreciation for your dentist and their
dedicated work!
National Dentist's Day is an
opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of dental professionals
and promote oral health awareness.
National Dentist's Day is observed every year on
March 6th in India to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and
hygiene. It serves as a reminder to prioritise regular dental check-ups and
oral hygiene practices like brushing and flossing.
The first known dentist, Hesy-Ra, worked in
Ancient Egypt around 2600 BC. He was a high-ranking official under Pharaoh
Djoser and held the title of Chief of Dentist. In 1530, a book titled The
Little Medicinal Book for All Kinds of Diseases and Infirmities of the Teeth
(Artzney Buchlein), was published in Germany. This was the first book to be
devoted to dentistry entirely.
Since then, dentistry has witnessed major
advancements, though a lot is yet to be achieved. Observing National Dentist's
Day is a way to express and acknowledge the importance of dental care and the
impact it has on our overall well-being.
Dental health is often overlooked, but poor oral
health can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and
even certain cancers. National Dentist's Day aims to raise awareness of these
risks and promote preventative care.
If you want to show appreciation to your
dentist, you can demonstrate your commitment to better oral health by improving
your dental habits. You can also schedule a dental checkup and ask questions
about your oral health. Alternatively, you can also raise awareness on a personal
level by teaching others good oral hygiene practices and encouraging
family and friends to visit their dentist.
Important Dental Care Tips:
1. Brush
twice per day for at least two minutes
2. Floss
daily
3. Visit
your dentist twice per year or as recommended by your dentist
4. Eat a
balanced diet and limit eating and drinking between meals
Dental
Facts:
Did you know that dentists ranked number one for
top jobs in 2015?
Dentists recommend that a toothbrush be kept at
least six 6 feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from
the flush.
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is
the world’s first dental college. It was established in 1840 by Drs. Horace H.
Hayden and Chapin A. Harris.
The average American spends 38.5 total days
brushing their teeth over a lifetime.
The most valuable tooth belonged to Sir Isaac
Newton. In 1816 one of his teeth was sold in London for $3,633, or in today's
terms $35,700. The tooth was set in a ring!
In 1866, Lucy Beaman Hobbs became the first
licensed female dentist.
Your teeth are as unique as your fingerprints!
Your smile is the first facial feature noticed by
half of the people you come in contact with daily.
